This badge recognises the ability to use drawing to record observations and ideas through basic control of line, tone, and materials. Evidence shows regular practice, clear recording of work, and developing confidence in using drawing as part of the creative process. 

This badge recognises the effective use of drawing to develop and refine ideas through experimentation with materials, techniques, and approaches. Evidence demonstrates purposeful exploration, decision-making, and the use of drawing to support creative development. 

This badge recognises confident and independent use of drawing to investigate, communicate, and resolve ideas. Evidence shows a high level of technical control, intentional material choices, and drawing used selectively as a professional creative tool. 

This badge recognises the ability to use acrylic paint to apply colour, mix tones, and control basic painting techniques. Evidence shows developing confidence with materials, exploration of paint application, and clear recording of process as part of creative practice. 

This badge recognises effective use of acrylic paint to develop and refine ideas through experimentation with colour, surface, and technique. Evidence demonstrates purposeful material choices, growing technical control, and painting used to support creative development. 

This badge recognises confident and independent use of acrylic paint to communicate and resolve ideas. Evidence shows strong technical control, intentional use of colour and surface, and painting applied selectively as a professional creative method.

This badge recognises the ability to use watercolour to explore colour, tone, and basic brush control. Evidence shows developing understanding of water-to-pigment ratios, simple techniques, and clear recording of process as part of creative practice.

This badge recognises effective use of watercolour to develop and refine ideas through experimentation with layering, washes, and mark-making. Evidence demonstrates growing technical control, purposeful exploration, and informed decision-making.

This badge recognises confident and independent use of watercolour to communicate and resolve ideas. Evidence shows strong control of the medium, intentional use of technique and surface, and watercolour applied selectively as a professional creative method.

This badge recognises the ability to create basic three-dimensional forms using a variety of materials and processes. Evidence shows developing understanding of form, structure, and construction, with materials explored safely and appropriately as part of creative practice.

This badge recognises effective use of three-dimensional materials and processes to develop and refine ideas. Evidence demonstrates experimentation with form, scale, and construction methods, informed material choices, and problem-solving in response to making.

This badge recognises confident and independent use of a range of materials and processes to communicate and resolve three-dimensional ideas. Evidence shows strong understanding of form, structure, and material properties, with sculpture used intentionally as a professional creative method.

This badge recognises the ability to combine materials, techniques, and processes to explore ideas in a mixed media context. Evidence shows experimentation, basic material control, and clear recording of process as part of creative practice.

This badge recognises effective use of multiple materials and processes to develop and refine ideas. Evidence demonstrates purposeful combinations, informed decision-making, and experimentation used to support creative development.

This badge recognises confident and independent use of mixed materials and processes to communicate and resolve ideas. Evidence shows intentional material choices, strong integration of techniques, and mixed media used selectively as a professional creative method.

This badge recognises the ability to explore textile materials, including embroidery and basic sewing, to develop creative ideas. Evidence shows experimentation with colour, texture, pattern, and surface, with clear recording of process as part of artistic practice.

This badge recognises effective use of textile materials and techniques, including embroidery and sewing, to develop and refine artistic ideas. Evidence demonstrates purposeful experimentation, thoughtful material choices, and creative problem-solving in the development of artwork.

This badge recognises confident and independent use of textile materials and techniques, including embroidery and sewing, to communicate and resolve artistic ideas. Evidence shows intentional material selection, high-level technical control, and textiles applied selectively as part of professional creative practice.

This badge recognises the ability to use a camera and basic photographic techniques to explore ideas and document creative work. Evidence shows understanding of composition, lighting, and image capture, with clear recording of process as part of artistic practice.

This badge recognises effective use of photography to develop and support creative ideas. Evidence demonstrates purposeful framing, experimentation with techniques, and thoughtful selection of images to enhance creative outcomes.

This badge recognises confident and independent use of photography as a creative tool. Evidence shows intentional use of camera, composition, and photographic techniques to communicate and resolve ideas within artistic practice.

This badge recognises the ability to use basic printmaking techniques, including simple mono printing and basic lino cutting, to explore creative ideas. Evidence shows understanding of materials, processes, and repeatable techniques, with clear recording of work as part of artistic practice.

This badge recognises effective use of printmaking techniques to develop and refine creative ideas. Evidence demonstrates experimentation with different materials and processes, thoughtful selection of techniques, and creative problem-solving to support the development of artwork.

This badge recognises confident and independent use of a wide range of printmaking techniques, including etching and photo transfer, to communicate and resolve creative ideas. Evidence shows strong technical control, intentional choice of process, and professional application of printmaking to artistic practice. 

This badge recognises the ability to draw from observation using basic figurative techniques, exploring proportion, posture, and form. Evidence shows developing confidence in handling line, tone, and shape as part of creative practice.

This badge recognises effective use of observational drawing skills to develop and refine figurative ideas. Evidence demonstrates purposeful study of posture, proportion, and anatomy, supporting the development of creative outcomes.

This badge recognises confident and independent use of observational drawing to explore anatomy, extend ideas, and experiment across different surfaces and materials. Evidence shows strong technical control, creative decision-making, and the ability to develop work from observation into sophisticated outcomes.

This badge recognises the ability to apply basic colour theory to support creative work. Evidence shows understanding of primary, secondary, and complementary colours, and the ability to experiment with colour to enhance ideas.

This badge recognises effective use of colour to develop and refine creative ideas. Evidence demonstrates purposeful selection and mixing of colours, exploration of harmony, contrast, and mood, and the use of colour to support visual storytelling.

This badge recognises confident and independent use of colour to communicate and resolve creative ideas. Evidence shows sophisticated colour choices, experimentation across materials and surfaces, and the ability to use colour strategically to enhance meaning and impact in finished outcomes.

This badge recognises the ability to use soft pastels to explore colour, tone, and basic mark-making. Evidence shows developing control of materials, experimentation with blending, and recording ideas as part of creative practice.

This badge recognises effective use of soft pastels to develop and refine creative ideas. Evidence demonstrates purposeful blending, layering, and exploration of colour and texture to support idea development.

This badge recognises confident and independent use of soft pastels to communicate and resolve creative ideas. Evidence shows sophisticated control of technique, intentional use of colour and texture, and the ability to apply soft pastels creatively across surfaces and compositions.

This badge recognises the ability to use oil pastels to explore colour, tone, and basic mark-making. Evidence shows developing control of materials, experimentation with layering and blending, and clear recording of creative ideas.

This badge recognises effective use of oil pastels to develop and refine creative ideas. Evidence demonstrates purposeful layering, blending, and use of colour and texture to support the development of artwork.

This badge recognises confident and independent use of oil pastels to communicate and resolve creative ideas, including manipulation techniques such as sgraffito. Evidence shows sophisticated control of materials, intentional layering and blending, experimentation across surfaces, and creative problem-solving to produce refined and expressive outcomes.

This badge recognises the ability to use collage materials and basic techniques to explore creative ideas. Evidence shows developing control of materials, simple composition, and clear recording of process as part of artistic practice.

This badge recognises effective use of collage techniques to develop and refine ideas. Evidence demonstrates purposeful selection and combination of materials, thoughtful composition, and creative problem-solving in the development of artwork.

This badge recognises confident and independent use of collage to communicate and resolve creative ideas, including layering, mixed materials, and experimental approaches. Evidence shows sophisticated composition, intentional material choices, and creative exploration to produce distinctive and refined outcomes.

This badge recognises the ability to use pens (fine liners, biro, markers) to explore line, tone, and basic mark-making. Evidence shows developing control, consistency, and the ability to record ideas clearly as part of creative practice.

This badge recognises effective use of pen techniques to develop and refine creative ideas. Evidence demonstrates purposeful line work, experimentation with tone and texture, and the ability to use pens to support idea development.

This badge recognises confident and independent use of pen to communicate and resolve creative ideas, including complex line work, layering, and textural effects. Evidence shows sophisticated control of materials, intentional application, and pens used creatively across surfaces to enhance finished outcomes.

This badge recognises the ability to use coloured pencils to explore basic colour, tone, and mark-making. Evidence shows developing control, layering, and accurate colour application as part of creative practice.

This badge recognises effective use of coloured pencils to develop and refine creative ideas. Evidence demonstrates purposeful blending, layering, and thoughtful use of colour and texture to support idea development.

This badge recognises confident and independent use of coloured pencils to communicate and resolve creative ideas, including layering, blending, and experimental colour effects. Evidence shows sophisticated control of materials, intentional colour choices, and creative application across surfaces to produce polished outcomes.

This badge recognises the ability to use ink to explore basic mark-making, line, and tone. Evidence shows developing control of pen, brush, or nib, experimentation with simple techniques, and recording ideas as part of creative practice.

This badge recognises effective use of ink to develop and refine creative ideas. Evidence demonstrates purposeful experimentation with line, tone, washes, and basic textures, supporting the development of visual concepts.

This badge recognises confident and independent use of ink to communicate and resolve creative ideas, including advanced techniques such as layering, experimental effects, and manipulation using bleach or alternative processes. Evidence shows sophisticated control of materials, intentional technique choices, and creative problem-solving to produce refined and expressive outcomes.

This badge recognises the ability to explore digital tools to create simple artwork. Evidence shows basic use of software functions, experimentation with colour, shapes, and composition, and recording ideas digitally as part of creative practice.

This badge recognises effective use of digital tools to develop and refine creative ideas. Evidence demonstrates purposeful selection of techniques, layering, and basic editing, showing how digital media can support idea development and visual experimentation.

This badge recognises confident and independent use of digital tools to communicate and resolve creative ideas. Evidence shows intentional use of software features, creative layering, image manipulation, and experimentation, with digital work contributing meaningfully to finished outcomes.

This badge recognises the ability to draw from direct observation, exploring basic proportion, line, tone, and shape. Evidence shows developing confidence, control, and accurate recording of objects, still life, or scenes as part of creative practice.

This badge recognises effective use of observational drawing to develop and refine ideas. Evidence demonstrates purposeful study of form, scale, perspective, and proportion, with drawings used to support experimentation and idea development.

This badge recognises confident and independent use of observational drawing to communicate and resolve creative ideas, including experimentation with surfaces, materials, and techniques. Evidence shows sophisticated control, intentional composition, and drawing applied creatively to inform and complete artistic outcomes.